Young Heroes of the Soviet Union
Book • 2020
In 'Young Heroes of the Soviet Union', Alex Halberstadt delves into the complex history of his family across Russia, Ukraine, and Lithuania, uncovering the impact of Soviet totalitarianism and historical traumas on his family's life.
The book is a poignant exploration of how personal and national histories intertwine, revealing a multigenerational transmission of fear, suffering, and rage.
The book is a poignant exploration of how personal and national histories intertwine, revealing a multigenerational transmission of fear, suffering, and rage.
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